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Chara's No. 33 Raised to Boston Rafters
16 Jan
Summary
- Zdeno Chara's No. 33 was retired by the Boston Bruins.
- Chara received a trip to Australia to run the Sydney Marathon.
- He played 14 of 24 NHL seasons with Boston, winning the 2011 Stanley Cup.
The Boston Bruins recently honored defenseman Zdeno Chara by retiring his No. 33 jersey in a ceremony held before their game against the Seattle Kraken. This significant event marks the 13th number to be raised to the rafters by the Original Six franchise, with several notable predecessors in attendance.
Chara, a pivotal figure for the Bruins, spent 14 of his 24 NHL seasons with the team, captaining them to a Stanley Cup victory in 2011. His impressive career also includes winning the 2009 Norris Trophy and accumulating the most games played by any NHL defenseman. He is slated for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025.
During the ceremony, Chara expressed his gratitude to the fans and the organization. As a special gift, the Bruins presented him with a trip to Australia, where he intends to compete in the Sydney Marathon, part of his ambitious goal to complete all seven major marathons worldwide.
